Citation
(2009), "C&K develops micro-miniature pendulum detect switch with top and side actuation", Microelectronics International, Vol. 26 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/mi.2009.21826bad.009
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2009, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
C&K develops micro-miniature pendulum detect switch with top and side actuation
Article Type: New products From: Microelectronics International, Volume 26, Issue 2
C&K Components, has developed a series of micro-miniature surface mount detect switches. Designated the SDT Series, the pendulum style construction allows the switch to be actuated from the top or the side. The switch features a low profile and sits only 3.3 mm off the PC board. The products are available at distributor Rutronik now.
The miniature package size and increased versatility due to the actuation flexibility make the detect switch ideal for consumer electronics, medical devices and ATCA hot-swapping applications. The low profile SDT Series detect switch features a maximum actuation force of 30 g. The recommended stroke to actuate the switch is 30° or more off the centre line. Contact rating is 1 mA 5 V DC, with a maximum contact resistance of 1 mΩ.
Minimum mechanical and electrical life for the pendulum style switch is 100,000 cycles. Operating temperature ranges from −20 to +70°C (storage temperature is −30 to +80°C). The SDT Series detect switches are RoHS compliant and compatible, pick and place compatible, and are available in tape and reel packaging.